01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-K filed February 14, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD) reported 2024 net sales of $12.4 billiona, up 3 percent from $12.1 billion in 2023, with income from continuing operations before income taxes of $1,192 million versus $504 million a year earlier.
Electronics & Industrial net sales rose 11 percent to $5,930 million and Operating EBITDA rose 17 percent to $1,717 millionb, driven by semiconductor and interconnect volume recovery. Water & Protection net sales fell 4 percent to $5,423 million and Operating EBITDA fell 2 percent to $1,360 million. Net income available to common stockholders was $703 million, or $1.67 per diluted share, compared with $423 million in 2023.
The central strategic event is the planned separation of the Electronics business, which DuPont is targeting for completion on November 1, 2025; DuPont will retain the Water business. The company also expects a 2025 segment realignment that will report the Electronics businesses as a single segment. Capital allocation has shifted: DuPont completed its $5 billionc buyback program, repurchased shares under a $1 billion program, and stated it does not intend to use the remaining $500 million of that $1 billion authorization.
Cash and cash equivalents were $1.9 billiond at year-end, and total debt was $7.2 billion, down from $7.8 billion after a $650 million partial redemption of 2038 notes. Key risks flagged in the filing include the execution and tax treatment of the Electronics separation, continuing PFAS-related liabilities and indemnification obligations to Corteva and Chemours, and a goodwill carrying amount of $16.6 billion, with the Protection reporting unit's fair value exceeding its carrying value by approximately 5 percent. Credit ratings at January 31, 2024 were BBB+ (S&P, Watch Negative), Baa1 (Moody's, Negative) and BBB+ (Fitch, Watch Negative).
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Net sales of $12.4 billion in 2024, up 3 percent; Electronics & Industrial sales up 11 percent to $5.93 billion on 8 percent volume growth
- Net income available to common stockholders of $703 million, or $1.67 per diluted share, versus $423 million in 2023
- Intended separation of the Electronics business targeted for November 1, 2025; DuPont will retain the Water business
- Share repurchases: $5 billion program completed; no purchases in Q4 2024; $500 million of the $1 billion program not expected to be completed
- Cash and cash equivalents of $1.85 billion and total debt of $7.17 billion at December 31, 2024, versus $2.39 billion and $7.80 billion a year earlier
- Quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share paid in each quarter of 2024, with a 2025 outlook of volume growth in Water markets and continued semiconductor strength
- Goodwill of $16.6 billion; the Protection reporting unit's fair value exceeded its carrying value by approximately 5 percent, leaving it sensitive to assumption changes
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04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-KFY2024filed February 14, 2025Financial Statements
FY2024 against FY2023
| Line item | FY2024FY2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.72B$6.61B | +1.6% |
| Cost of Revenue | $4.50B$4.44B | +1.3% |
| Gross Profit | $2.22B$2.17B | +2.2% |
| R&D Expenses | $203.00M$192.00M | +5.7% |
| SG&A Expenses | $976.00M$891.00M | +9.5% |
| Net Income | $703.00M$423.00M | +66.2% |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.68$0.94 | +78.7% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.68$0.94 | +78.7% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 419.20M449.90M | −6.8% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 419.20M449.90M | −6.8% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DuPont planning to do with its Electronics business?
DuPont announced on January 15, 2025, that it is targeting November 1, 2025, for completion of the separation of its Electronics business. DuPont will retain the Water business. The separation does not require a shareholder vote but is subject to conditions including final Board approval, a tax opinion from counsel, an effective Form 10 registration statement, regulatory approvals and satisfactory completion of financing.
How did DuPont perform in 2024?
Net sales were $12.4 billion, up 3 percent from $12.1 billion. Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $1,192 million, compared with $504 million in 2023, which included an $804 million goodwill impairment. The effective tax rate was 34.7 percent. Electronics & Industrial Operating EBITDA rose 17 percent to $1,717 million, while Water & Protection Operating EBITDA fell 2 percent to $1,360 million.
What happened to DuPont's share buyback program?
DuPont completed its $5 billion share buyback program in 2023 and early 2024. In the first quarter of 2024 the Board approved a new $1 billion program that terminates on June 30, 2025. Under it, DuPont repurchased 6.9 million shares for about $500 million in an accelerated share repurchase, and it announced its intent not to complete the remaining $500 million of authorization. No shares were purchased in the fourth quarter of 2024.
What are the main risks related to PFAS?
DuPont shares PFAS-related costs with Corteva and Chemours under a 2021 memorandum of understanding, with Chemours bearing 50 percent of qualified spend and DuPont and Corteva together bearing 50 percent up to a $2 billion cap. At December 31, 2024, DuPont had recorded an indemnification liability of $222 million for future eligible PFAS costs. The filing states that additional costs above accrued amounts are reasonably possible and that DuPont cannot estimate a range of losses above the accrued liability.
How strong is DuPont's balance sheet?
At December 31, 2024, DuPont had $1.85 billion of cash and cash equivalents, $7.17 billion of total debt, and total stockholders' equity of $23.35 billion. The company stated it was in compliance with its financial covenant requiring Total Indebtedness to Total Capitalization not to exceed 0.60. Its committed credit facilities totaled $3.5 billion, of which $3.48 billion was available. Credit ratings were BBB+, Baa1 and BBB+, with negative or watch-negative outlooks.
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